S7508 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2003 and guidance. I am not sure Whereas Al and Norma Lerner made ex- A resolution (S. Res. 161) commending the would have its Browns today without tremely generous contributions to local and Clemson University Tigers men’s golf team Al Lerner’s dedication and determina- national charities, including a contribution for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Ath- tion. of $10,000,000 in 1993 to Rainbow Babies and letic Association Division I Men’s Golf Despite his amazing success as the Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, a donation Championship. of $16,000,000 to support construction of the founder, chairman, and chief executive Lerner Research Institute, and a donation of There being no objection, the Senate of MBNA Corporation, Al Lerner re- $100,000,000 to the —one of proceeded to consider the resolution. mained grounded. He helped raise funds the largest donations to academic medicine Mr. BENNETT. I ask unanimous con- through the company and the Cleve- in the history of the United States; sent that the resolution be agreed to, land Browns, for the ‘‘Cleveland Brown Whereas Al Lerner served as president and the preamble be agreed to, the motion Hero Fund’’ to aid families from the trustee of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation to reconsider be laid upon the table, Fire and Police Depart- where the Lerner Research Institute was es- and any statements relating to this ments who suffered the loss of a parent tablished to conduct research of new treat- matter be printed in the RECORD. in the tragic September 11, 2001, ter- ments for cancer, coronary artery disease, and AIDS; rorist attacks. Al also answered Presi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas Al Lerner, along with his business objection, it is so ordered. dent Bush’s call in the aftermath of partner Carmen Policy, reestablished a Na- September 11, and was a member of the tional Football League team in Northern The resolution (S. Res. 161) was President’s Foreign Advisory Board. Ohio when he purchased the expansion Cleve- agreed to. Throughout his lifetime, many of land Browns football organization in 1998, The preamble was agreed to. Al’s other achievements could also be worked hard to make the people of Cleveland observed in quieter ways that were and Northern Ohio proud of their football The resolution, with its preamble, never heralded. His dedication to his team, and was subsequently appointed chair- reads as follows: man of the Fi- family was remarkable. He married his S. RES. 161 high school sweetheart and best friend, nance Committee; Whereas the , on the Whereas on Friday, May 30, 2003, the Norma. They shared 47 glorious years strength of Al Lerner’s leadership, reached Clemson University Tigers men’s golf team together and raised two children, the National Football League playoffs fol- won the 2003 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Randy and Nancy. My wife Janet and I lowing the 2002 season, only 4 years after re- Championship, the first National Champion- talked often about how Al and Norma turning to the league; ship for the Clemson men’s golf team; seemed to love each other and genu- Whereas Al Lerner served as founder, Whereas the Tigers finished the Champion- inely enjoyed each other’s company. chairman, and chief executive of MBNA Cor- ship with a four-round total of 1191 strokes, Perhaps the greatest contribution that poration, which employs thousands of people for 39 shots over par, beating the second the two of them made was the strong in Ohio and is the Nation’s largest issuer of place Oklahoma State University Cowboys independent credit cards; by two strokes; example of a good marriage for their Whereas Al Lerner served as vice chair- Whereas the Tigers won the National children, seven grandchildren, and any- man, trustee, and benefactor of Columbia Championship on the home course of Okla- one who know Al and Norma Lerner. College, which is now known as Columbia homa State University, one of the most I am honored to have known and University, and also served as a trustee for decorated golf schools in the Nation; worked with Al Lerner and am con- Case Western Reserve University and New Whereas the Clemson golf team was the fident that his legacy will remain an York Presbyterian Hospital; first in NCAA history to win its conference example of hard work, philanthropy, Whereas Al Lerner helped raise funds, championship, a NCAA regional title, and and genuine kindness for generations through his affiliation with MBNA and the the National Championship in the same year; Whereas the Tigers started the year and to come. Cleveland Browns, for the ‘‘Cleveland Browns Hero Fund’’ to aid families from the New ended the year as the number-one ranked Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask York City Fire and Police Departments who team in the Nation; unanimous consent that the resolution suffered the loss of a parent in the tragic Whereas the Tigers finished the season be agreed to, the preamble be agreed September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; with a 128-8-3 record against opponents to, and the motion to reconsider be laid Whereas Al Lerner was appointed in 2001 ranked in the top 25 teams in the country, upon the table, with no intervening ac- by President Bush as 1 of 15 members of the which amounts to an incredible winning per- tion or debate. President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory centage of 93 percent, by far the best in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Board, which advises the President con- Nation and the best in Clemson history; Whereas all of the Tigers players who par- objection, it is so ordered. cerning the quality and adequacy of intel- ligence collection, intelligence analysis and ticipated in the NCAA Championship are na- The resolution (S. Res. 116) was estimates, counter-intelligence, and other tive-born South Carolinians; agreed to. intelligence activities; Whereas players D.J. Trahan, Jack Fer- The preamble was agreed to. Whereas Al Lerner is survived by his wife, guson, and Matt Hendrix were honored as The resolution (S. Res. 116), with its partner, and best friend, Norma, their son All-Americans for the 2002-03 season; preamble, reads as follows: Randy, their daughter Nancy, and 7 grand- Whereas Head Coach Larry Penley won the S. RES. 116 children; and Golf Coaches Association of America’s Dave Whereas Alfred Lerner (‘‘Al’’ to those who Whereas Al Lerner passed away on October Williams Award as the National Coach of the knew him best) was a successful, humble, 23, 2002, and the contributions he made to his Year; compassionate, and well respected member family, his community, and his Nation will Whereas the Clemson University men’s golf of his family and community whose life was not be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it team has displayed outstanding dedication, devoted to civic involvement and efforts to Resolved, That the Senate— teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout improve the quality of education and health (1) honors the life, achievements, and con- the season in achieving collegiate golf’s care available to his fellow citizens; tributions of Alfred Lerner; and highest honor; and Whereas Al Lerner was born in , (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the Whereas the Tigers have brought pride and New York in 1933, graduated from Brooklyn family of Alfred Lerner for the loss of a great honor to the State of South Carolina: Now, Technical High School in 1951, and received a and generous man. therefore, be it B.A. from Columbia College in 1955; f Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas Al Lerner was a Marine Corps offi- (1) commends the Clemson University Ti- cer and pilot from 1955 through 1957, dis- COMMENDING CLEMSON UNIVER- gers for winning the 2003 National Collegiate playing his love of country by wearing his SITY TIGERS MEN’S GOLF TEAM Athletic Association Division I Men’s Golf Marine Corps cap long after finishing his Championship; tour of duty, and later was a director of the Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask (2) recognizes the achievements of all the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation; unanimous consent that the Senate team’s players, coaches, and staff and invites Whereas Al Lerner was the son of Russian proceed to the immediate consider- them to the United States Capitol Building immigrants, and in 2002 received the Ellis Is- ation of S. Res. 161, which was sub- to be honored in an appropriate manner; and land Medal of Honor, which celebrates immi- mitted earlier today. (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to grant heritage and individual achievements; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The make available enrolled copies of this resolu- Whereas Al Lerner and his high school tion to Clemson University for appropriate sweetheart, best friend, and partner in life, clerk will report the resolution by display and to transmit an enrolled copy of Norma Lerner, shared 47 years of marriage title. this resolution to each coach and member of and were deeply committed to their 2 chil- The assistant legislative clerk read the 2003 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Cham- dren, Randy and Nancy; as follows: pionship team from Clemson University.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:09 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S05JN3.REC S05JN3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7509 ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 9, NOMINATIONS MICHAEL A. MEYER, 0000 FREDERICK R. MICLON JR., 0000 2003 Executive nominations received by RICHARD A. MITCHELL, 0000 WILLIAM T. MITCHELL, 0000 Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask the Senate June 5, 2003: HARRY D. MONTGOMERY JR., 0000 unanimous consent that when the Sen- KATHLEEN M. PATTERSON, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HOWARD X. PLOUFFE, 0000 ate completes its business today, it KARIN J. IMMERGUT, OF OREGON, TO BE UNITED DEAN A. PLOWMAN, 0000 stand in adjournment until 12 noon, STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON FOR BRUCE W. PRUNK, 0000 THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE MICHAEL W. MOSMAN. JOHN W. PUTTRE, 0000 Monday, June 9; I further ask that fol- LANCE ROBERT OLSON, OF IOWA, TO BE UNITED KENNETH C. RAMAGE, 0000 lowing the prayer and the pledge, the STATES MARSHAL FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF LEON S. RICE, 0000 IOWA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOHN ED- HARRY M. ROBERTS, 0000 morning hour be deemed expired, the WARD QUINN. CLARK T. ROGERS, 0000 Journal of proceedings be approved to RUSSELL A. RUSHE, 0000 IN THE COAST GUARD ANDREW E. SALAS, 0000 date, the time for the two leaders be ANTHONY E. SCHIAVI, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- JAMES W. SCHROEDER, 0000 reserved for their use later in the day, MENT AS PERMANENT COMMISSIONED REGULAR OFFI- CHARLES L. SMITH, 0000 CER IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD IN THE and the Senate then begin a period of DAVID J. SMOKER, 0000 GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 211: morning business until the hour of 1 JOHN H. SPENCER JR., 0000 To be lieutenant SCOTT K. STACY, 0000 p.m. with the time equally divided be- GARY STOPA, 0000 tween the two leaders or their des- MARY ANN C. GOSLING, 0000 JAMES R. SUMMERS, 0000 IN THE NAVY WARREN E. THOMAS, 0000 ignees; provided that at 1 p.m. the Sen- THOMAS F. TRALONGO, 0000 ate resume consideration of S. 14, the THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JEFFREY R. TUCKER, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE DANIEL C. VANWYK, 0000 Energy bill. INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ERIC W. VOLLMECKE, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BRIAN L. WEBSTER, 0000 To be rear admiral (lower half) objection, it is so ordered. RICHARD D. WILLIAMS, 0000 CAPT. RAYMOND K. ALEXANDER, 0000 MICHAEL D. WILSON, 0000 f JAMES C. WITHAM, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE WAYNE A. WRIGHT, 0000 DANIEL J. ZACHMAN, 0000 PROGRAM THE FOLLOWING NAMED AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE Mr. BENNETT. For the information UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR of all Senators, the Senate will recon- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: vene on Monday. On Monday, the Sen- To be colonel To be lieutenant colonel ate will resume consideration of S. 14, JAMES R. BURKHART, 0000 THOMAS K. HUNTER JR., 0000 the Energy bill. The chairman and THE FOLLOWING NAMED AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ranking member will be here and are UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR encouraging Members to come forward GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: with their amendments. In addition, we To be colonel To be lieutenant colonel will continue to try to reach an agree- JEFFREY J. KING, 0000 ment to limit amendments to the En- CHARLES M. BELISLE, 0000 GREGORY J. BIERNACKI, 0000 IN THE ARMY ergy bill. Next week, we will have a JOHN R. MULVEY, 0000 WILLIAM S. RIGGINS JR., 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT busy session as the Senate continues to DANIEL M. SKOTTE, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE make progress on this important legis- BRETT A. WYRICK, 0000 ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: lation. THE FOLLOWING NAMED AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE To be colonel As a reminder to all Senators, on be- UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE JAMES A. DECAMP, 0000 half of the leader, I announce that the UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER TO THE GRADE INDI- next rollcall vote will occur at 5:45 on To be colonel CATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, Monday in relation to the confirmation U.S.C., SECTION 12203: GLENN D. ADDISON, 0000 of Michael Chertoff to be a United ALAN J. BARBER, 0000 To be colonel JAMES E. BECK JR., 0000 States circuit court judge. TIMOTHY H. SUGHRUE, 0000 I suggest the absence of a quorum. CRAIG W. BLANKENSTEIN, 0000 KEVIN W. BRADLEY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT The PRESIDING OFFICER. The JOSEPH J. BRANDEMUEHL, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE GARY L. BRINNER, 0000 ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: clerk will call the roll. DONALD E. CARMEANS, 0000 The assistant legislative clerk pro- KENT S. COKER, 0000 To be colonel JOHN J. CONOLEY III, 0000 ceeded to call the roll. WILLIAM J. CRISLER JR., 0000 LESLIE J. MITKOS JR., 0000 Mr. BENNETT. I ask unanimous con- MICHAEL L. CUNNIFF, 0000 BERRIS D. SAMPLES, 0000 CHARLES R. DAUGHERTY JR., 0000 sent that the order for the quorum call THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER TO THE GRADE INDI- JOHN M. DELTORO, 0000 CATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, be rescinded. JAMES O. EIFERT, 0000 U.S.C., SECTION 12203: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ROGER E. ENGELBERTSON, 0000 JON F. FAGO, 0000 To be colonel objection, it is so ordered. KELVIN G. FINDLAY, 0000 ANTHONY P. GERMAN, 0000 PATRICIA J. MCDANIEL, 0000 f MARGARET A. GIDEON, 0000 NICHOLAS K. STRAVELAKIS, 0000 PATRICK D. GINAVAN, 0000 APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES— RONALD E. GIONTA, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT H.R. 1308 STEVEN D. GREGG, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ROBERT A. HAMRICK, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under DAVID C. HARMON, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel the previous order, the Chair appoints KENNETH M. HATCHER, 0000 SAMUEL C. HEADY, 0000 SCOTT D. KOTHENBEUTEL, 0000 the following conferees on the tax bill DANIEL E. HENDERSON, 0000 on the part of the Senate: Mr. GRASS- MICHAEL D. HEPNER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DONALD L. HOLLIS, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY LEY, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. LOTT, Mr. BAU- RODNEY L. HORN, 0000 MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 CUS, and Mrs. LINCOLN. DALE M. HOWARD, 0000 AND 3064: JOHN P. HRONEK II, 0000 f EDWARD W. JOHNSON, 0000 To be major NORMAN B. JOHNSON, 0000 GLENN T. BESSINGER, 0000 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, DONALD E. JONES, 0000 JUNE 9, 2003 TARO K. JONES, 0000 EARL K. JUSKOWIAK, 0000 f SCOTT L. KELLY, 0000 Mr. BENNETT. If there is no further WILLIAM T. KETTERER, 0000 business to come before the Senate, I WOODWARD D. LAMAR JR., 0000 FRANK D. LANDES, 0000 CONFIRMATION ask unanimous consent that the Sen- MICHAEL J. LOPINTO, 0000 ate stand in adjournment under the KAREN E. LOVE, 0000 Executive nomination confirmed by TIMOTHY M. LYNCH, 0000 the Senate June 5, 2003: previous order. CRAIG D. MCCORD, 0000 There being no objection, the Senate, THOMAS C. MCGINLEY, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE at 7:47 p.m., adjourned until Monday, DONALD K. MCKINION, 0000 CHARLES S. MCMILLAN JR., 0000 PETER D. KEISLER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- June 9, 2003, at 12 noon. DAVID M. MCMINN, 0000 ANT ATTORNEY GENERAL.

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